Protected area zoning for conservation and use: A combination of spatial multicriteria and multiobjective evaluation

摘要: Protected area zoning is a decision-making issue that inherently requires the evaluation of multiple land attributes according to objectives. To promote transparency and facilitate communication with stakeholders, clear step-by-step methodology needs be adopted. This paper applies multicriteria decision analysis techniques in spatial context support Paneveggio-Pale di S. Martino Natural Park (Italy). According law provisions, park zoned into three protection levels, ranging from strict nature conservation promotion tourism recreation. Firstly, elements were identified by partitioning homogeneous units. Subsequently, GIS-based suitability was carried out for each level, then aggregated Finally, allocation performed assigning level unit. For this purpose, rule applied based on an algorithm optimizes choices taking account simultaneously unit all levels. Different methods tested stability results assessed through sensitivity analysis. Through study, we aimed at suggesting park's management other stakeholders approach scientifically sound practical.